viridian

or ve·rid·i·an

[ vuh-rid-ee-uhn ]
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noun
  1. a long-lasting, bluish-green pigment, consisting of a hydrated oxide of chromium.

Origin of viridian

1
1880–85; <Latin viridi(s) green + -an

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viridian

/ (vɪˈrɪdɪən) /


noun
  1. a green pigment consisting of a hydrated form of chromic oxide

Origin of viridian

1
C19: from Latin viridis green

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